The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 229

Percival furrowed his brows and glanced at Vivienne, who was busily texting.

“Percival, this is no time for love affairs.” Leopold said sternly

Percival redirected his gaze. His voice was deep and somber as he said, “Indeed. It’s time to return to Rivenwood”

“Rivenwood?” Vivienne approached, arching an eyebrow “Mind if thitch a ride?”

Percival looked at her in surprise. He had been pondering how to donvince Vivienne to accompany him to Rivenwood

Vivienne showed him her phone screen. He noticed the news about Anna’s disappearance and felt a sinking sensation in his heart

Dorian, observing the serious expressions on their faces, had a rough idea of what was happening

He sighed and asked, “Vivienne, are you leaving?”

“Yes, I’m heading to Rivenwood.” Vivienne turned to him, nodding solemnly. I’m leaving now”

There was no time to waste with Anna’s situation. Any delay could mean missing crucial leads.

“Dorian, you’ve seen how dangerous this object can be in your hands.”

Dorian remained silent.

“Consider this. If it had been Cordelia and Thaddeus with you today, what might have happened?” Vivienne continued, “It’s better if I take it.”

glanced at Percival and the others, noticing Vivienne’s trust in

over a small vial he had retrieved from under the bed to Vivienne “Vivienne. your mother said that unless you were strong enough, you should never get involved in this mess. It seems you are strong enough now”

had allies to fight alongside her. She was not

Vivienne took the vial

liquid inside the specially reinforced glass vial was

her mother’s team their lives years ago.

“thank you” was sincere. She was grateful for Dorian’s help in hiding her mother

kindness, despite knowing she wasn’t his

was thankful for his protection of the vial, even though it brought danger to

it was time for her to lift the burden that had bound him for so many years. This was her destiny and her

on then” Dorian smiled “But remember, you always have a home here.”

“Okay

sir F’ll take care of Vivienne Percival assured Dorian as he

waved them off, his expression

delay, Vivienne and Percival asked Thomas to take

see Vivienne and Percival hurriedly packing their bags. Vivienne, Percival? Where are

business at Elite University I need to leave immediately Vivienne

opened her mouth to say something else,

go” He said with

she smiled at Vivienne Airight. Be safe” Thank you, Cordelia Vivienne

loved ones, shedding the aggressive

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returned to the Hawthorn family, she intended to investigate where the vial was and avenge her mother. But over time, she started to appreciate Dorian’s kindness and to value

take on her destiny and responsibility. She would protect her

glanced at Thaddeus, who was cradling Zara, and ruffled His hair affectionately with a teasing smile on her face and